Cost of living in Nagoya (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Nagoya (Japan) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,001 (1,505 G$) | 1,309 G$ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (1,044 G$) | 1,380 G$ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥445 (669 G$) | 655 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (331 G$) | 539 G$ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥313 (471 G$) | 819 G$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥676 (1,017 G$) | 437 G$ | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥881 (1,325 G$) | 950 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (805 G$) | 1,122 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (434 G$) | 275 G$ | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (362 G$) | 344 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,969 (2,961 G$) | 3,161 G$ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥189 (284 G$) | 461 G$ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (374 G$) | 295 G$ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥344,098 (517,364 G$) | 202,476 G$ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥234,344 (352,345 G$) | 93,252 G$ | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,175 (30,334 G$) | 15,615 G$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (147,742 G$) | 97,324 G$ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (101,580 G$) | 56,850 G$ | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,752 (14,662 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,800 (8,720 G$) | 10,346 G$ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥86,003 (129,309 G$) | 110,045 G$ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥33,463 (50,313 G$) | 28,321 G$ | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (799 G$) | 2,243 G$ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (4,509 G$) | 1,479 G$ | + 205% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (11,073 G$) | 7,830 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (4,982 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (10,775 G$) | 16,227 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (12,404 G$) | 14,013 G$ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (3,776,885 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (218 G$) | 240 G$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (15,010 G$) | 7,463 G$ | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,838 (5,770 G$) | 4,095 G$ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (2,255 G$) | 2,045 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (752 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (3,670 G$) | 4,201 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (906 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (1,381 G$) | 921 G$ | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (626 G$) | 985 G$ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (194 G$) | 552 G$ | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (307 G$) | 513 G$ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (4,096 G$) | 1,531 G$ | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Nagoya | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (4,279 G$) | 4,215 G$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (5,148 G$) | 2,568 G$ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (26,678 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (10,442 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (1,002 G$) | 1,739 G$ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (705 G$) | 811 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (735 G$) | 444 G$ | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥66,035 (99,286 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 562% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥48 (72 G$) | 23 G$ | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,961 (13,472 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥514 (774 G$) | 619 G$ | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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